the batman
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Warner Bros. Confirms Ava DuVernay's New Gods 'Will Not Be Moving Forward'
On Thursday, some disappointing news came out of Ava DuVernay’s anticipated project from Warner Bros. film slate. According to The Hollywood Reporter, WB confirmed that it will not be going forward with DuVernay’s film, New Gods. DuVernay had been developing the project with comic book writer Tom King since 2018, which would’ve highlighted characters created…
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2 Former Black Comics Editors Allege Years of Racial Discrimination at DC Comics
You know, I thought Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice would remain the most offensive thing DC Comics would ever do, but alas, I was wrong. Two former Black comics editors have revealed they experienced multiple instances of racial discrimination during their time at the legendary comics publisher. In an interview with Business Insider, Harvey…
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Are You Static Shocked at What Went Down at DC FanDome 2020?
The debut of DC Comics’ own version of Comic-Con has come and gone, but they left us with a lot of content to talk about and look forward to! The teasers were plentiful. Of course, since we’re Black as hell at The Root, I’m going to focus on the Blackness. So, here’s some Black-ass highlights…
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Exclusive: You're Officially Invited to the DC FanDome Blerd & Boujee Afterparty With DJ D-Nice On the 1s and 2s
Blerds! Are y’all ready for DC FanDome? Before we get to the turn-up referenced in the headline, let’s go over what to expect at DC FanDome (think Warner Bros.’ own special version of Comic-Con). Via the press release sent to The Root: DC FanDome, a first-of-its kind, virtual experience for DC superfans around the world,…
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Zoë Kravitz Calls Out Hulu for Its Lack of TV Shows Starring Women of Color Following High Fidelity Cancellation
Zoë Kravitz’s latest TV show may be canceled, but you can’t cancel her outspoken nature. On Wednesday, Hulu announced High Fidelity had been canceled after just one season. The Hollywood Reporter provided a rundown of the short-lived series, which was originally developed for Disney+: The series, a reimagining of the 2000 movie but told from…
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These Comics Will Help Get You Through the Superhero Drought
There are no more movies, folks. At least for a little while. One of the side effects of us having to sit our asses at home for the indefinite future is that just about all the biggest movies have been delayed until later this year or into the next. If you find yourself jonesing for…
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Jayme Lawson Reportedly Lands Role in The Batman, Signals Barbara Gordon/Batgirl Speculation
Gotham City has just gotten even more interesting. According to Collider, Jayme Lawson has landed what is considered to be a role of a lifetime in Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman. No, we don’t know what role she’ll be taking, but the speculation is flying as high as her presumed character. As Jeffrey Wright has…
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The Batman: It's Official, Jeffrey Wright Is Gotham City's New Commissioner Gordon
The sound of the Hollywood trades’ phrase “in talks” can finally come to rest because we have an actual confirmation, folks! Well, at least in the case of a certain important DC Comics casting. Jeffrey Wright will officially be joining the cast of The Batman as Commissioner Jim Gordon, according to the film’s helmer Matt…
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Zoe Kravitz, Who Hails from the Sexiest Family, to Portray Sexiest Villain, Catwoman, in The Batman
Meow—DC Comics fans, your new Catwoman has arrived! According to Variety, Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) has been officially cast as Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Kravitz will star alongside Robert Pattinson, who is portraying the masked vigilante also known as Bruce Wayne. Variety reports: In recent weeks, the role came down to Kravitz,…
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Jeffrey Wright Is Reportedly in Talks to Portray Commissioner Gordon in The Batman
Gotham City may be doing the Wright thing. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) is in talks to take over as Gotham City’s own Commissioner Gordon in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The aforementioned Dark Knight will be portrayed by Robert Pattinson, of the Twilight and Harry Potter franchises (who also later dived into…